3 GHz SPECTRUM ANALYSER

WITH TRACKING GENERATOR

AE-166 / AE-167
8” EXTRA-LARGE
AE-166 and AE-167 are light, compact and COLOR DISPLAY
high value 3 GHz spectrum analysers. The
AE-167 includes a tracking generator. UP TO 1 Hz
RESOLUTION
The AE-166/167 frequency range stretches
from 9 kHz to 3 GHz and features many
functions such as radio frequency and
power measurement, active component
P1dB point measurement, Harmonic
measurement, etc. It can support the fast
sweep speed up to 307 µS.
AE-166/167 spectrum analyser, with the
built-in preamplifier and the highest sensitivity of -149 dBm/Hz, is capable of measuring very feeble
signals. To obtain the accurate results, the low power measurement uncertainty of AE-166/167 is
less than 1.5 dB.
They are the ideal instruments for various application fields such as the basic operation of R&D,
research and school lecture, engineering maintenance, and test for mass production.
These light and compact spectrum analysers are also suitable for automatic test systems and
vehicle mounted operation.

TRACKING 3GHz
BAND
GENERATOR WIDTH

ü Frequency range up to 3 GHz ü 0.025 ppm frequency stability

ü Resolution bandwidth from 1 Hz to 1 MHz ü Fastest sweep time: 307 µs
ü Sensitivity: -149 dBm/Hz (@PreAmp on) ü Remote Control via LAN, USB, RS-232
ü Built-in preamplifier, 50 dB Attenuator, and Sequence Function, AM/FM Demodulation & Analysis
ü Built-in P1dB point, Harmonic, Channel Power, N-dB bandwidth, OCBW, ACPR, SEM, TOI, CNR,
CTB, CSO, Noise Marker, Frequency Counter, Time Domain Power, Gated Sweep
ü Built-in Spectrogram, Topographic and Dual-View Display Modes

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AE-166 / AE-167

ACPR (Adjacent Channel Power Ratio) Harmonic

Telecommunications and broadcasting service carriers must
reduce interference to the minimum. This interference is caused
by power leakage to adjacent transmission channels. The ACPR
measurement can examine the leakage status that is conducive
to identifying interference source.
Harmonic can easily measure the amplitude of fundamental fre-
quency and as high as ten orders of harmonic frequency. This
function can also measure amplitude (dBc) which is the ratio of
harmonic and corresponding fundamental carrier. Total harmo-
nic distortion (THD) can also be calculated by this function.

OCBW (Occupied Bandwidth) Sequence function

The OCBW measurement can simultaneously display OCBW,
channel power and PSD. OCBW's unit is shown by percentage.
A measurement area containing bandwidth will be shown when
OCBW is in use.
The sequence function allows users to edit a sequence formula-
ted by a series of steps directly from the instrument. Pause and
delay can be inserted in the sequence to observe the test results.
There are five sets of sequence for selection. Each sequence
allows editing of 20 steps. Different sequence can be interactive
and support each other. This function provides automatic editing
without using the PC that is very convenient for assembly lines in
which execute routine test procedures.

SPECIFICATIONS AE-166 / AE-167 - 3 GHz SPECTRUM ANALYSERS WITH TRACKING GENERATOR

FREQUENCY
Frequency range From 9 kHz to 3 GHz
Resolution 1 Hz
Frequency reference
Accuracy ± (period since last adjustment X aging rate) + stability over temperature + supply voltage stability
Aging rate ±1 ppm max.
Frequency stability ±0.025 ppm
Over temperature supply voltage stability ±0.02 ppm
Frequency readout accuracy
Start, stop, center marker ± (marker frequency indication X frequency reference accuracy + 10% RBW + frequency resolution)
Trace points Max 601 points, min 6 points
Marker frequency counter resolution 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz
Accuracy ± (marker frequency indication X frequency reference accuracy + counter resolution)
Frequency span 0 Hz (zero span), 100 Hz to 3 GHz
Resolution 1 Hz
Accuracy ± frequency resolution
Phase noise
Offset from carrier Fc = 1GHz; RBW = 1 kHz, VBW = 10 Hz; Average ≥ 40
10 kHz < -88 dBc/Hz typ.
100 kHz < -95 dBc/Hz typ.
1 MHz < -113 dBc/Hz typ.
Resolution bandwidth (RBW) filter From 1 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence
Accuracy ±8 % (RBW = 1 MHz)
±5 % (RBW < 1 MHz)
Shape factor < 4.5:1
Video bandwidth (VBW) filter bandwidth From 1 Hz to 1 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence (-3 dB bandwidth)

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SPECIFICATIONS AE-166 / AE-167 - 3 GHz SPECTRUM ANALYSERS WITH TRACKING GENERATOR

AMPLITUDE
Amplitude measurement range
100 kHz to 1 MHz Displayed average noise level (DANL) to 18 dBm
1 MHz to 10 MHz DANL to 21 dBm
10 MHz to 3 GHz DANL to 30 dBm
Input attenuator range From 0 to 50 dB, in 1 dB step (auto or manual setup)
Maximum safe input level
Average total power ≤ +33 dBm (input attenuator ≥ 10 dB)
DC voltage ± 50 V
1 dB gain compression
Total power at 1st mixer > 0 dBm (typ., Fc ≥ 50 MHz; preamp. off)
Total power at the preamp > -22 dBm (typ.; Fc ≥ 50 MHz; preamp. on)
Preamp Mixer power level (dBm) = input power (dBm) - attenuation (dB)
Displayed average noise level (DANL)
Preamp off 0 dB attenuation; RF input is terminated with a 50 Ω load.
RBW 10 Hz; VBW 10 Hz; span 500 Hz; reference level = -60 dBm; trace average ≥ 40
9 kHz to 100 kHz < -93 dBm
100 kHz to 1 MHz < -90 dBm - 3 x (f/100 kHz) dB nominal
1 MHz to 2.7 GHz < -122 dBm
2.7 GHz to 3 GHz < -116 dBm
Preamp On 0 dB attenuation; RF input is terminated with a 50 Ω load;
RBW 10 Hz; VBW 10 Hz; span 500 Hz; reference level = -60 dBm; trace average ≥ 40
100 kHz to 1 MHz < -108 dBm - 3 x (f/100 kHz) dB nominal
1 MHz to 10 MHz < -142 dBm
10 MHz to 3 GHz < -142 dBm + 3 x (f/1 GHz) dB
Level display range
Scales Log, linear
Units dBm, dBmV, dBµV, V, W
Marker level readout 0.01 dB (log scale)
0.01 % of reference level (linear scale)
Level display modes Trace, topographic, spectrogram (single / Split windows)
Number of traces 4
Detector Positive-peak, negative-peak, sample, normal, RMS (not Video).
Can be setup for each trace separately
Trace functions Clear & Write, Max/Min Hold, View, Blank, Average
Absolute amplitude accuracy
Absolute point Center=160 MHz; RBW 10 kHz; VBW 1 kHz; span 100 kHz; log scale;
1 dB/div; peak detector; 23ºC ±1ºC; Signal at reference level
Preamp off ± 0.3 dB (ref level 0 dBm; 10 dB RF attenuation)
Preamp on ± 0.4 dB (ref level -30 dBm; 0 dB RF attenuation)
Frequency response
Preamp off Attenuation 10 dB; Reference 160 MHz; 20 to 30ºC
100 kHz to 2 GHz ±0.5 dB
2 GHz to 3 GHz ±0.7 dB
Preamp on Attenuation 0 dB; Reference 160 MHz; 20 to 30 ºC
1 MHz to 2 GHz ±0.6 dB
2 GHz to 3 GHz ±0.8 dB
Attenuation switching uncertainty
Attenuator setting 0 to 50 dB in 1 dB step
Uncertainty ±0.25 dB (reference 160 MHz; 10 dB attenuation)
RBW filter switching uncertainty
1 Hz to 1 MHz ±0.25 dB (reference 10 kHz RBW)
Level measurement uncertainty
Overall amplitude accuracy ±1.5 dB (20 to 30ºC; frequency > 1 MHz; Signal input 0 to -50 dBm; Reference level 0 to -50 dBm;
Input attenuation 10 dB; RBW 1 kHz; VBW 1 kHz; after cal; Preamp off)
±0.5 dB typ.
Spurious response (Preamp off; Signal input -30 dBm; 0 dB attenuation)
Second harmonic intercept +35 dBm (typ. 10 MHz < fc < 775 MHz)
+60 dBm (typ. 775 MHz ≤ fc < 1.625 GHz)
Third-Order intercept > 1 dBm (Preamp off; Signal input -30 dBm; 0 dB attenuation; 300 MHz to 3 GHz)
Input related spurious < -60 dBc (Input signal level -30 dBm; Att. Mode; Att = 0 dB; 20-30ºC)
Residual response (inherent) <-90 dBm (Input terminated; 0 dB attenuation; Preamp off)

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SPECIFICATIONS AE-166 / AE-167 - 3 GHz SPECTRUM ANALYSERS WITH TRACKING GENERATOR

SWEEP
Range 307 µs to 1000 s (Span > 0 Hz)
50 µs to 1000 s (Span = 0 Hz; Min resolution = 10 µs)
Sweep mode Continuous; Single
Trigger mode Free run; Video; External
Trigger slope Positive or negative edge

RF PREAMPLIFIER
Frequency range 1 MHz to 3 GHz
Gain 18 dB (nominal, installed as standard)

FRONT PANEL INPUT/OUTPUT

RF input N-type female, 50 Ω (nominal)
VSWR < 1.6:1 (300 kHz to 3 GHz; Input attenuator ≥ 10 dB)
Power for option SMB male connector, DC +7V / 500 mA max (with short-circuit protection)
USB 2.0 host A plug, supports Full/High/Low speed
MicroSD socket Supports microSD, microSDHC cards (up to 32 GB capacity)

REAR PANEL INPUT/OUTPUT

Reference output BNC female, 50 Ω
Output frequency 10 MHz (nominal)
Output amplitude 3.3 V CMOS
Reference input BNC female
Input frequency 10 MHz
Input amplitude -5 dBm to +10 dBm
Frequency lock range Within ±5 ppm of the input reference frequency
Alarm output BNC female
Trigger input / Gated sweep input BNC female
Input amplitude 3.3V CMOS
Switch Auto selection by function
LAN TCP/IP interface RJ-45 connector (10Base-T / 100Base-Tx / Auto-MDIX)
USB 2.0 device (for remote control only) B-plug. Supports USB TMC. Supports Full/High/Low speed
IF output SMA female, 50 Ω (nominal)

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Frequency and level 886 MHz (nominal), -25 dBm (10 dB attenuation; RF input: 0 dBm @ 1 GHz)
Earphone output 3.5 mm stereo jack, wired for mono operation

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Video output DVI-I (integrated analog or digital), Single Link. Compatible with VGA or HDMI through adapter
RS-232 interface D-sub 9-pic female (Tx, Rx, RTS, CTS)
AC power input AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz (auto range selection). Power consumption < 65 W

GENERAL
Internal data storage 16 MB nominal
Screen 8” color LCD
Warm-Up time < 30 minutes
Temperature range +5 to +45 ºC (operating), -20 to +70ºC (storage)
Weight Less than 4.1 kg
Dimensions 350 (W) x 210 (H) x 100 (D) mm approx
Optional accessories Soft carrying case, 6U rack mount kit

BATTERY PACK (OPTIONAL) 6 cells, Li-Ion rechargeable (with UN38.3 certification) DC 10.8 V, 5200 mAh / 56 Wh

TRACKING GENERATOR (AE-167 ONLY) N-type female connector, 50 Ω nominal

Frequency range From 100 kHz to 3 GHz
Output power -50 dBm to 0 dBm in 0.5 dB steps
Absolute accuracy ±0.5 dB (@ 160 MHz; -10 dBm; Source attenuation 10 dB; 20 to 30ºC)
Output flatness Referenced to 160 MHz; -10 dBm
100 kHz to 2 GHz ±1.5 dB
2 GHz to 3 GHz ±2 dB
Output level switching ±0.8 dB (referenced to -10 dBm)
Uncertainty Harmonics < -30 dBc (typ., output level = -10 dBm)
Reverse power +30 dBm max.
Output VSWR < 1.6:1 (300 kHz to 3 GHz; Source attenuation ≥ 12 dB)

Note: The specifications apply when the AE-166/167 are powered on for at least 30 minutes to warm-up
to a temperature of 20 ºC to 30 ºC, unless specified otherwise.

PROMAX ELECTRONICA, S. L.
Francesc Moragas, 71 * 08907 L'HOSPITALET DE LLOBREGAT * BARCELONA * SPAIN
Tel: (+34) 93 184 77 02 * Fax: (+34) 93 338 11 26 * e-mail:promax@promaxelectronics.com * http://www.promaxelectronics.com